Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Badger Lake

Northwest

The lake is completely open. Fishing has been slow.

03/15 11:35

Big Spirit Lake

Northwest

The ice is rapidly deteriorating and with forecasted highs in the 70’s use caution if venturing out. The smaller lakes in the area are opening up rapidly with a few boat ramps ice free including Center lake and Lost Island.

03/12 10:53

Big Spirit Lake

Northwest

Walleye season is closed. Ice is rapidly deteriorating and there is a large open area out from Big Stoney. A few people are venturing out in search of perch.

03/12 10:53

Big Spirit Lake

Northwest

Ice conditions are unsafe with many areas rapidly opening up. Time to dust off the open water gear try targeting shallow areas with a dark bottom for ice out crappie and pike action.

03/14 08:54

Big Spirit Lake

Northwest

Walleye season is closed and the ice is going out fast. For ice out action try targeting the North Grade and Templar Park for Crappie.

03/14 09:01

Black Hawk Lake

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Black Hawk Lake

Northwest

The lake is completely open. Anglers were catching a few nice bluegill and perch off the Stone Piers in Town Bay earlier this week. That’s slowed down but should pick up as water temps rise.

03/15 11:35

Blue Pit

Northwest

For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

03/15 09:32

Blue Pit

Northwest

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will stock trout into Blue Pit, in Mason City, around noon on Friday. Anglers are required to have a trout stamp, in addition to having a valid fishing license, to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit for trout is five with a possession limit of 10.

03/15 10:23

Bluebill Lake

Northwest

For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

03/15 09:32

Bluebill Lake

Northwest

There is some work to be done before the gates will be opened.

03/15 09:50

Browns Lake

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Browns Lake

Northwest

Fishing has been slow.

03/15 11:35

Brushy Creek Lake

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Brushy Creek Lake

Northwest

The lake is mostly open. The West Ramp is the only ramp that is still iced in.

03/15 11:35

Clear Lake

Northwest

For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

03/15 09:32

Clear Lake

Northwest

The Lake is almost ice free. There are no docks in yet. Fishing sould pick up as the water temps increase.

03/15 09:32

Crawford Creek Impoundment

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Crawford Creek Impoundment

Northwest

Fishing has been very slow.

03/15 11:35

East Okoboji Lake

Northwest

Ice conditions are unsafe with many areas rapidly opening up. Time to dust off the open water gear try targeting shallow areas with a dark bottom for ice out crappie and pike action.

03/14 08:54

East Okoboji Lake

Northwest

Walleye season is closed. The ice is nearly out and the lake should be wide open by the weekend.

03/14 09:42

East Okoboji Lake

Northwest

Channel Catfish – No Report: Catfish action should improve as the water begins to warm try using cutbait near deeper wintering holes.

03/14 09:43

Lake Cornelia

Northwest

For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

03/15 09:32

Lake Cornelia

Northwest

Crappies up to 8 inches and bluegills up to 6 inches are biting on wax worms. One dock is in at the boat ramp.

03/15 09:46

Little Wall Lake

Northwest

For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

03/15 09:32

Little Wall Lake

Northwest

Crappie and Yellow Bass fishing is good. The best bite is fishing on the jetty on the North end of the Lake using small crappie jigs tipped with wax worms.

03/15 09:36

Lost Island Lake

Northwest

Ice conditions are unsafe with many areas rapidly opening up. Time to dust off the open water gear try targeting shallow areas with a dark bottom for ice out crappie and pike action.

03/14 08:54

Lost Island Lake

Northwest

The lake was 90% open as of 3/13 and should be fully open by the weekend.

03/14 09:36

Lost Island Lake

Northwest

Walleye – No Report: As the water warms walleye action should improve try using a slow presentation such as a jig and minnow or minnow baits during low light periods or after dark.

03/14 09:39

Lost Island Lake

Northwest

Channel Catfish – No Report: Cutbait should produce a few cats during low light periods and after dark .

03/14 09:40

Lower Pine Lake

Northwest

For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.

03/15 09:32

Lower Pine Lake

Northwest

Northern Pike are being caught on spinner baits.

03/15 09:48

Moorland Pond

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Moorland Pond

Northwest

Moorland Pond is completely open. Anglers are still catching trout from the November stocking. The next trout stocking will occur on March 24th at about 1:00 PM.

03/15 11:35

Nelson Park Lake

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Nelson Park Lake

Northwest

The lake is completely open, fishing is very slow.

03/15 11:35

North Twin Lake

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

North Twin Lake

Northwest

The lake is completely open. Fishing is slow.

03/15 11:35

Silver Lake (Dickinson)

Northwest

Ice conditions are unsafe with many areas rapidly opening up. Time to dust off the open water gear try targeting shallow areas with a dark bottom for ice out crappie and pike action.

03/14 08:54

Silver Lake (Dickinson)

Northwest

Channel Catfish – No Report: Using cutbait after dark sould produce a few fish as the water starts to warm.

03/14 09:29

Silver Lake (Dickinson)

Northwest

Walleye – No Report: Try using slow presentations suck as a jig and minnow or slip bobber for ice out walleyes. Fishing after dark with minnow baits, twister tails, and jig and minnow may also produce some fish

03/14 09:34

Snyder Bend Lake

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Snyder Bend Lake

Northwest

Fishing has been slow.

03/15 11:35

Southwood Conservation Area Pond (east)

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Southwood Conservation Area Pond (east)

Northwest

Ponds are completely open. Angers have been catching a few bluegill and crappie.

03/15 11:35

Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)

Northwest

Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.

03/15 11:35

Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)

Northwest

The lake is completely open. Fishing is starting to pick up. Traditionally a good time to catch catfish. Special walleye regulations at Storm Lake are 3 walleye per day, all fish between 17 and 22 inches must be released, and only one walleye over 22 inches may be kept.

03/15 11:35

Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)

Northwest

Walleye – Fair: Anglers are catching a few walleye in the Storm Lake Marina in the southwest corner of the lake. Try using a twister and minnow with a bobber.

03/15 11:40

Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)

Northwest

White Bass – Fair: Anglers are catching a few white bass in the Storm Lake Marina using a twister and minnow under a bobber.

03/15 11:41

West Okoboji Lake

Northwest

The ice is rapidly deteriorating and with forecasted highs in the 70’s use caution if venturing out. The smaller lakes in the area are opening up rapidly with a few boat ramps ice free including Center lake and Lost Island.

03/12 10:53

West Okoboji Lake

Northwest

Use caution landings are opening up and the ice is rapidly declining. A few people are venturing out in search of panfish in the bays.

03/12 10:53

West Okoboji Lake

Northwest

Bluegill – Fair: Bluegill action has been fair with most of the fish being caught in Emerson and Millers bay as well as the north end of the lake. Use small jigs and light line for best results.